Pickle Fork

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪkəl fɔrk/

Definitions of pickle fork

noun a small fork with two long, pointed tines, used for extracting pickles from a jar

Example Sentences

A1 I use a pickle fork to remove pickles from the jar.

A2 The pickle fork is a handy tool for serving pickles at a party.

B1 The waitress brought a pickle fork with the appetizer platter.

B2 My grandmother's antique pickle fork is made of silver.

C1 The chef used a pickle fork to delicately place the garnish on the dish.

C2 The pickle fork, with its intricate design, is a prized possession in the family.

Examples of pickle fork in a Sentence

formal The mechanic used a pickle fork to separate the ball joint from the steering knuckle.

informal I found a pickle fork in the garage, do you know what it's used for?

slang I can't believe he tried to fix his car with a pickle fork, that's just ridiculous.

figurative Using a pickle fork to solve this problem is like using a hammer to crack a nut.

Grammatical Forms of pickle fork

• past tense: pickled
• plural: pickle forks
• comparative: more pickle fork
• superlative: most pickle fork
• present tense: pickles fork
• future tense: will pickle fork
• perfect tense: have pickled fork
• continuous tense: is pickling fork
• singular: pickle fork
• positive degree: pickle fork
• infinitive: to pickle fork
• gerund: pickling fork
• participle: pickling fork

Origin and Evolution of pickle fork

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'pickle fork' originated from the practice of using a fork to extract pickles from a jar or container.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'pickle fork' has evolved to refer to a specific type of fork with long, thin tines used for serving pickles or other small foods.